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VOL, VIII. NO. 2022 NORWALK CONN., THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22,1898. PRICE ONE CENT. JM
. THE SONG CYCLE,
In a Persian Garden Rendered
at the First Congrega­tional
Church,
A SMALL AUDIENCE.
A Rare Combination of Melody and Verse, Much
Appreciated by Music Lovers.
At the First Congregational church,
last night, the song cycle, "In a
Persian Garden," was most effectively
sung. The artists were Mrs. Lillian
Sherwood-Newkirk, soprano: Mrs. May
Punzelt-Nash, contralto; Mr. Harry
Pepper, tenor, and Mr. Thomas J.
Pennell. baritone.
Previous to the rendering of the
song cycle a short concert was given.
The programme follows :
-Overture for Organ in D Smart
^ Prof. A. S. Gibson.
Aria—"The Friar's Song,". .Sullivan
> Mr. T. J. Pennell.
Violin Solo,"Traeumerei,". .Schumann
'>• Mr.- R. M. Fuessel.
Eairads--t'I'M^earin' Away'. ..Foote
' " Sweetheart," Lynes
Mrs. May Punzelt-Nash.
The Holy Night Buck
Mr. Gibson.
Concerto for Violin, No. S Spohr
Mr. Fuessel.
The cycle which is arranged by Liza
Lehmann is t one of one sweetest
bits of verse and is taken from The
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. The
melody to which it is sung is guberb.
The rendition embraced four distinct
voices, tenor, bass, soprano and con­tralto,
in solo parts and in quartet.
Prof. Gibson was the accompanist. The
audience was aot very large but wa3
, select and appreciative, many of whom
were tho music lovers of the town.
Wants a Divorce.
Isabelle F. H. Littell of Nor walk has
brought an action for divorce against
her husband, Truman R. Littell cf
Bridgeport. She bases her complaint
on the statutory grounds alleging that,
the defendant has broken his marriage
, vows with different persons to the
plaintiff unknown. The couple were
married on April 21,1898. Sheriff Peter
Doolan served the papers on the hus­band
yesterday.
Cost of Soldiers' Rations.
An interesting item, which was the
first time made public in the state
military reports, is the cost of rations
per day while the soldiers were under
state care. The avei'age was 21.42
cents, which is only- three cents more
than in the regular army. For the
First regimenlj and Batteries A, B and
C, the average was 22 cents; for tbe
naval battalion 24.78, and for the
Third regiment 19.93. The total cost
wag $7,181.80. The report does not
show what the state got for the uni­forms
the men had.
It is said by an officer, who was
present when the matter was being
arranged, that the prices averaged
for trousers, 13 cents; for blouses, 17
cents, and for overcoats, $1.20. This is
whfit the men had to pay if they
wanted to keep the clothing when they
were discharged. This would seem to
set at rest the rumor that the state
drove a sharp bargain with Uncle
Sam's quartermaster's department.
Avoid the Grip.
Look out for the grip. The epidemic
is spreading in New York, and thou­sands
of cases are reported in other
cities. Dr. Feeney, of the New York
board of health, gives out the following
rules:
The best way to treat grip is to
avoid having it.
Keep good hours. Eat nourishing
food. Use liquor in moderation.
Above all keep all parts of the body
warm, particularly the feet.
Avoid dampness and draughts.
It is also a good thing to keep away
from persons known to have the disease.
Christmas Entertainment.
The pupils of the Norwalk University
school were given a Christmas enter­tainment
at the school, Wednesday
afternoon. Prof. Faust, the magician,
of Bridgeport, performed and astonish­ed
his audience with his legerdemain.
The young students of Miss Baird's
Institute, accompanied by their in­structors,
were present.
THE HENLICKERS.
An Evening of Pleasure Long to be Remem­bered.
The Henlickers went to Rowayton,
last night, as the guests of Captain
John L'Hommedieu. The-assembly was
in Guider's hail, and embraced a feast
of palatable delectables. There were
oysters cooked in every conceivable
manner, flanked by boiled ham, etc.
Among those taking part in the en­tertainment
were Revs. H. E. Wing
and A. J. Smith, Miss Edna Ainsworth,
Ralph Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Merriam and Daniel Petty.
The tables were under the charge of
Mrs. George Stevens, Alfred Crockett,
Elmer Chase, George Wicks, E. W.
Godfrey, John Plander and D. M.
Wolfe.'
Among those present were the Miss­es
Maud Raymond,Lillian Crockett,Lu-la
Godfrey, May Raymond,Grace Plan-der,
Nettie Plajader,Ethel Petty,Minnie
Raymond. Lillian Wicks, Florence
Gould, Mrs. H. E. Wing, F. H. Field,
Secretary Jerome Smith, Treasurer
Daniel L'Hommedieu,George H. Hirst,
Alfred Crocket, Captain John L'Hom­medieu,
Arthur Seymour, William
Poyvey, John L. L'Hommedieu, Ira
Petty, " A1 " Hathaway, Edward God­frey,
William Youngs, Daniel Petty,
Elmer Case, George Wicks, Frank
Ainsworth, Frand L'Hommedieu, Fred
Raymond, Victor W. Ferris, Masters
Forest and Ralph Case.
Scalded to Death.
ANSONIA, Dec. 22.—George Boyd,
aged 30. an employee of the Farrell
Foundry and Machine Co., died at his
home, last night, as the result of burns
received while working in the inside of
one of the company's boilers, on Tues­day.
The fire had been out for several
hours, but in some mysterious manner
there was a rush of steam which en­veloped
him, and he was not only
severely scalded, but also inhaled some
of the steam.
Inspection.
The annual muster and inspection of
Co. D. will take place to-night. Major
John H. Wade will be the high mogul
of the occasion.
Judge Woodward His Instructor.
Ethan A. Hitchcock, of Missouri,
who was yesterday appointed Secretary
of the Interior by President McKinley,
at one time attended Gen Russell's mil­itary
school in New Haven and Judge
Asa B. Woodward of this city was one
of his instructors.
Schiller Stamm.
Schiller Stamm, United Order of Red
Men, met Tuesday night, and elected
these officers for the ensuing term :
Ober Chief—Frederick Ruick.
Under Chief—Otto Singerwald.
By Chief—Franz Kocour.
Secretary—Gustav Lange.
Financial secretary-Paul Kramarcik.
Treasurer—George Schaub.
Two degrees were conferred on
August Spahr.
Euchre.
Mrs. Manuel T. Hatch of Fairfield
avenue,entertained the Matinee Euchre
club Wednesday afternoon. The
prizes were awarded Mrs, George A.
Jennings and Mrs. Russell Frost.
The Weather.
Rain to-night; probably clearing Fri­day;
much colder Friday night.
OPEN EVERY BVBKTIKTG!
A KERRY
CHRISTMAS TO ALL t
Bay Your Friend a Nice Pair of... SLIPPERS for a CHRIS PRESEN
OUR STOOHL IS OOMPLBTE.
Men's, Ladies?, Boys', Misses', Youths', and Children's Slippers.
Men's Fine Slippers, in Leather and Velvet, from 50c to $2,00
Ladies' Slippers in Kid and Warm Lined Goods, 50c to............... .... ,00
Ladies' Fur Trimmed Juliets, in all the Popular Colors, 85c to 2.00
Ladies' and Gent's Mackintoshes, Dress Suit Cases, Trunks and Bags.
We Have Our Usual Stock of Up-To»Date Footwear in Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Goods. All the New Lasts in Light and Heavy Weight Shoes.
For Fit, Style and Service, Try Us. =>:- =Sss =:«
DROPPED BY BURGLARS.
Benjamin Harrison Nevins Finds One of the
• A Stolen Watch-Cases.
STAMFORD, Dec. 22.—'! silver watch-case,
one of the articles stolen from
Alex. Weed's jewelry store by the
burglars last Sunday morning, was
found Tuesday afternoon on Greyrock
Place, by Benjamin Harrison Nevins. a
little son of Policeman Nevins. The
tag was still on the article, and Benny
lost no time in going home to show it
to his father. The case was subsequent­ly
identified, but the only clue it affords
seems to be that the burglars, after
leaving Mr. Weed's store probably
went through to Broad street and came
out on Greyrock Place on their way to
Kronholtz's.
The Delay Overcome.
During the past two or three weeks,
the employes of the Consolidated road
have been worked overtime in order to
handle the immense amount of freight
which accumulated during the minia­ture
blizzard of a month ago. Extra
trains have been intermingled with the
regulars and all possible means adopt­ed
to hurry the freight traffic and catch
up with the procession. At the pres­ent
writing, the delay has been prac­tically
overcome and the big Christ­mas
trade is not being seriously inter­fered
with.
BATTALION INSPECTED.
Large Attendance of Spectators Witnessed the
Annual Affair.
Basket Ball.
The St. Joseph's T. A. B. team and
the Stamford High School team played
basket ball in Music hall last evening.
The visiting team won by a score of 10
to 5. Dancing followed the game and
was kept at ball speed until a late hour.
BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 22.—The annual
muster and inspection of the local
battalion took place last evening in the
armory in the presence of a good at­tendance
of spectators. Brig.:Gen.
Russell Frost, of Norwalk, was in­specting
officer, while Major W. H.
Marigold acted the part of mustering
officer.
Prior to the inspection a review df
the battalion took place. Companies
B. and E, Hospital corps and. Fourth
section, Machine Gun battery, headed
by the band, passed io review before
Gen. Frost, Major Marigold and Major
Merritt F. White and Lieut. S. P. Cro-nan,
battalion adjutant. At the con­clusion
of the review the Machine Gun
section left* the floor and entered their
own quarters.
The remainder of the battalion was
then inspected. Captain William
Houlihan was in command of Co. B,
with Lieut. Shelton and Halligan. In
command of Co. E was Capt. J. J. Hur­ley
with Lieuts. E. J. Joy and John
Scanlon. The Signal corps was indi­vidually
inspected at 8:45. The bat­talion
made a satisfactory showing.
May Ask Warden to Resign.
Some of the members of the state
board of prison directors are arranging
to have Warden Woodbridge step down
and cut owing to his son's defalcation
and tbe warden's conduct in reference
thereto. It is charged that the warden
knew of the embezzlement three months
previous to informing! the directors.
The Gazette Wonders. '• "
What Santa Claus will put in the
reporter's stockings.
If the weather clerk ought not to be
killed for sending this weather.
Why Col. Saunders don't build an
ice boat and challenge "Eph" Merritt
to a race.
If Tom and Jerry will have their
usual mix-up on Christmas.
When this fog will lift.
If "Wash" Ferris has buried his
winter suit.
Oyster Ground Designated.
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 22.—Clerk Mat-'
thewson of the Fish commission yester­day
sent out notifications that the deeds
for oyster grounds, applied for by the
Bridgeport and Milford syndicate, are
ready to be issued. These deeds include
about 3,500 acres of ground and the
designated was voted Tuesday by the
shell fish commission.
The syndicate promises to be the
largest, in the state for the control of
oyster ground.
Within Reach of All.
The Boston Store windows are a
source of much attraction to young and
old, and it would be a very much be­fogged
mind that would call it a prob­lem
to select a present for an Irish,
Welsh, Scotch, German, French, Ital-ion,
Hungarian or Fejee Island friend.
There is everything conceivable for a
present and at prices that place them
within the reach of all who reach for
them.
Home Friday.
Judge H. W. Gregory and Clarence
Osborn are in New Orleans en route
from San Francisco. They expect to
reach home Friday night.
The Home of
ST. NICHOLAS! .. T ZEE IE . .
iThe Home of
SANTA CLAUS
THE BIG STORE OF FAIRFIELD CO.
THE LAST WEEK BEFORE XMAS
i St Present, and Present, j 3rd Present, 4th Present, resent
Black Satin Pair J Sewing Toil= a
Peau de Soie Wool Blan­Machine,
et Handsome
Dress Pattern kets. j Warranted. | Set. Sled.
6th Present, 7 th Present, 8 th Present, 9th Present, 10th Present,
Pair of Beau= Silk Traveling a Ladies'
tiful Por= Um= Dressing Handsome Mack=
tier Curtains. brella. Case. Doll. intosh.
6 _ ANY OF THE TEN PRESENTS CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ANYTHING ELSE IN
THE STORE OF THE SAME VALUE.
THE BIG STORE IN GALA ATTIRE
" An Inviting {Sight to See." Christmas shopping no longer a bother, but a pleasure.
Look at our White Chapel in the window made of Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs look
at the grfa'e t display of Sleds, Wagons and Doll Carriages, gaze on the Star of Bethlehem
Pendant, from the Architectural Festoons of Laurel, all proclaiming a MERRY CHRIST­MAS
FOR EVERYBODY; and then remember the Boston Store is the great factor in
triMking many have a Merry Christmas.
JACKETS.
There are a
great many
ladies going to
make them­selves
a
j Christmas
| present of a
I Jacket. We
received 54
Jackets this
week that we
have sold the
same kind for
$10.00 this lot
will go at $7.5,0
L2 50 & $13.50 Jackets for $10.00.
BOOKS
By the thousand. All books fit to
read—13c. 17«i. 25c and 50c. Some title*
elsewhere, 25c, 39c, 50c and $1.00.
China Cups and Saucers
Bv the thousand. 10c to $1.50.
— Babies' Coats.
While eiifhrner?. lined, 98c to $3.00.
Wliite eiderdown, $1.50 to $4.50.
Children Jackets
For Christmas
presents.
100 Jackets, $1.50.
85 Jackets, $1.98.
{ 75 Jackets, $2.50.
Up to $5.00.
Presents For Men.
A nice umbrella.
A uatty necktie.
A pair of good gloves.
A suit of our wool underwear.
1 doz. white shirts.
•j doz. cuffs and collars.
2 night shirts, etc.
Collarettes and Scarfs.
^This winter will be a long, cold one.
You will need H neck warmer.
Fur scarfs. $1.25 and $5.00. '
Collarettes, $2.>25 to $16 00. —'
Our China Department
Is worth making a visit to. Every­thing
first class. "Bric-a-brac, lamps,
dinner sets, toilet seis, cups and sau­cers,
etc.
DOLLS
By the hundred.
Wide awake dolls, sleeping dolls,
dressed dolls, undressed dolls, kid dolls,
jointed dolls, 10c to $3.00.
GAMES.
Connette the new and best game, the
fifty cent size 39c.
Old Maid, Peter Coddle. Twiddle
W inks, Card Games and all kinds of
games.
WBAPPERS
Make good presents nice house wrap­per
made of eiderdown $2.25;fianuelette
98c, $1.25, $1.98.
• Sleds, Wagons and Doll
Carriages.
Sleds. 25c to $2.98. .
Wagons, 10c to $2 98.
Doll carriages, 25c to $2.50. '
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GLOVES
Always acceptable. Wev carry only
first class kid gloves, of only the best
makers. Ladies' and gent 1 e'
gloves at 25 per cent, lower than N. Y.
houses ask for the same gloves. »
g&r SAVE YOUR DUPLICATE CHECKS AND WIN A PRESENT!
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Every Reader of THE
EVENING GAZETTE
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a Trial
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VOL, VIII. NO. 2022 NORWALK CONN., THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 22,1898. PRICE ONE CENT. JM
. THE SONG CYCLE,
In a Persian Garden Rendered
at the First Congrega­tional
Church,
A SMALL AUDIENCE.
A Rare Combination of Melody and Verse, Much
Appreciated by Music Lovers.
At the First Congregational church,
last night, the song cycle, "In a
Persian Garden," was most effectively
sung. The artists were Mrs. Lillian
Sherwood-Newkirk, soprano: Mrs. May
Punzelt-Nash, contralto; Mr. Harry
Pepper, tenor, and Mr. Thomas J.
Pennell. baritone.
Previous to the rendering of the
song cycle a short concert was given.
The programme follows :
-Overture for Organ in D Smart
^ Prof. A. S. Gibson.
Aria—"The Friar's Song,". .Sullivan
> Mr. T. J. Pennell.
Violin Solo,"Traeumerei,". .Schumann
'>• Mr.- R. M. Fuessel.
Eairads--t'I'M^earin' Away'. ..Foote
' " Sweetheart," Lynes
Mrs. May Punzelt-Nash.
The Holy Night Buck
Mr. Gibson.
Concerto for Violin, No. S Spohr
Mr. Fuessel.
The cycle which is arranged by Liza
Lehmann is t one of one sweetest
bits of verse and is taken from The
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. The
melody to which it is sung is guberb.
The rendition embraced four distinct
voices, tenor, bass, soprano and con­tralto,
in solo parts and in quartet.
Prof. Gibson was the accompanist. The
audience was aot very large but wa3
, select and appreciative, many of whom
were tho music lovers of the town.
Wants a Divorce.
Isabelle F. H. Littell of Nor walk has
brought an action for divorce against
her husband, Truman R. Littell cf
Bridgeport. She bases her complaint
on the statutory grounds alleging that,
the defendant has broken his marriage
, vows with different persons to the
plaintiff unknown. The couple were
married on April 21,1898. Sheriff Peter
Doolan served the papers on the hus­band
yesterday.
Cost of Soldiers' Rations.
An interesting item, which was the
first time made public in the state
military reports, is the cost of rations
per day while the soldiers were under
state care. The avei'age was 21.42
cents, which is only- three cents more
than in the regular army. For the
First regimenlj and Batteries A, B and
C, the average was 22 cents; for tbe
naval battalion 24.78, and for the
Third regiment 19.93. The total cost
wag $7,181.80. The report does not
show what the state got for the uni­forms
the men had.
It is said by an officer, who was
present when the matter was being
arranged, that the prices averaged
for trousers, 13 cents; for blouses, 17
cents, and for overcoats, $1.20. This is
whfit the men had to pay if they
wanted to keep the clothing when they
were discharged. This would seem to
set at rest the rumor that the state
drove a sharp bargain with Uncle
Sam's quartermaster's department.
Avoid the Grip.
Look out for the grip. The epidemic
is spreading in New York, and thou­sands
of cases are reported in other
cities. Dr. Feeney, of the New York
board of health, gives out the following
rules:
The best way to treat grip is to
avoid having it.
Keep good hours. Eat nourishing
food. Use liquor in moderation.
Above all keep all parts of the body
warm, particularly the feet.
Avoid dampness and draughts.
It is also a good thing to keep away
from persons known to have the disease.
Christmas Entertainment.
The pupils of the Norwalk University
school were given a Christmas enter­tainment
at the school, Wednesday
afternoon. Prof. Faust, the magician,
of Bridgeport, performed and astonish­ed
his audience with his legerdemain.
The young students of Miss Baird's
Institute, accompanied by their in­structors,
were present.
THE HENLICKERS.
An Evening of Pleasure Long to be Remem­bered.
The Henlickers went to Rowayton,
last night, as the guests of Captain
John L'Hommedieu. The-assembly was
in Guider's hail, and embraced a feast
of palatable delectables. There were
oysters cooked in every conceivable
manner, flanked by boiled ham, etc.
Among those taking part in the en­tertainment
were Revs. H. E. Wing
and A. J. Smith, Miss Edna Ainsworth,
Ralph Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Merriam and Daniel Petty.
The tables were under the charge of
Mrs. George Stevens, Alfred Crockett,
Elmer Chase, George Wicks, E. W.
Godfrey, John Plander and D. M.
Wolfe.'
Among those present were the Miss­es
Maud Raymond,Lillian Crockett,Lu-la
Godfrey, May Raymond,Grace Plan-der,
Nettie Plajader,Ethel Petty,Minnie
Raymond. Lillian Wicks, Florence
Gould, Mrs. H. E. Wing, F. H. Field,
Secretary Jerome Smith, Treasurer
Daniel L'Hommedieu,George H. Hirst,
Alfred Crocket, Captain John L'Hom­medieu,
Arthur Seymour, William
Poyvey, John L. L'Hommedieu, Ira
Petty, " A1 " Hathaway, Edward God­frey,
William Youngs, Daniel Petty,
Elmer Case, George Wicks, Frank
Ainsworth, Frand L'Hommedieu, Fred
Raymond, Victor W. Ferris, Masters
Forest and Ralph Case.
Scalded to Death.
ANSONIA, Dec. 22.—George Boyd,
aged 30. an employee of the Farrell
Foundry and Machine Co., died at his
home, last night, as the result of burns
received while working in the inside of
one of the company's boilers, on Tues­day.
The fire had been out for several
hours, but in some mysterious manner
there was a rush of steam which en­veloped
him, and he was not only
severely scalded, but also inhaled some
of the steam.
Inspection.
The annual muster and inspection of
Co. D. will take place to-night. Major
John H. Wade will be the high mogul
of the occasion.
Judge Woodward His Instructor.
Ethan A. Hitchcock, of Missouri,
who was yesterday appointed Secretary
of the Interior by President McKinley,
at one time attended Gen Russell's mil­itary
school in New Haven and Judge
Asa B. Woodward of this city was one
of his instructors.
Schiller Stamm.
Schiller Stamm, United Order of Red
Men, met Tuesday night, and elected
these officers for the ensuing term :
Ober Chief—Frederick Ruick.
Under Chief—Otto Singerwald.
By Chief—Franz Kocour.
Secretary—Gustav Lange.
Financial secretary-Paul Kramarcik.
Treasurer—George Schaub.
Two degrees were conferred on
August Spahr.
Euchre.
Mrs. Manuel T. Hatch of Fairfield
avenue,entertained the Matinee Euchre
club Wednesday afternoon. The
prizes were awarded Mrs, George A.
Jennings and Mrs. Russell Frost.
The Weather.
Rain to-night; probably clearing Fri­day;
much colder Friday night.
OPEN EVERY BVBKTIKTG!
A KERRY
CHRISTMAS TO ALL t
Bay Your Friend a Nice Pair of... SLIPPERS for a CHRIS PRESEN
OUR STOOHL IS OOMPLBTE.
Men's, Ladies?, Boys', Misses', Youths', and Children's Slippers.
Men's Fine Slippers, in Leather and Velvet, from 50c to $2,00
Ladies' Slippers in Kid and Warm Lined Goods, 50c to............... .... ,00
Ladies' Fur Trimmed Juliets, in all the Popular Colors, 85c to 2.00
Ladies' and Gent's Mackintoshes, Dress Suit Cases, Trunks and Bags.
We Have Our Usual Stock of Up-To»Date Footwear in Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Goods. All the New Lasts in Light and Heavy Weight Shoes.
For Fit, Style and Service, Try Us. =>:- =Sss =:«
DROPPED BY BURGLARS.
Benjamin Harrison Nevins Finds One of the
• A Stolen Watch-Cases.
STAMFORD, Dec. 22.—'! silver watch-case,
one of the articles stolen from
Alex. Weed's jewelry store by the
burglars last Sunday morning, was
found Tuesday afternoon on Greyrock
Place, by Benjamin Harrison Nevins. a
little son of Policeman Nevins. The
tag was still on the article, and Benny
lost no time in going home to show it
to his father. The case was subsequent­ly
identified, but the only clue it affords
seems to be that the burglars, after
leaving Mr. Weed's store probably
went through to Broad street and came
out on Greyrock Place on their way to
Kronholtz's.
The Delay Overcome.
During the past two or three weeks,
the employes of the Consolidated road
have been worked overtime in order to
handle the immense amount of freight
which accumulated during the minia­ture
blizzard of a month ago. Extra
trains have been intermingled with the
regulars and all possible means adopt­ed
to hurry the freight traffic and catch
up with the procession. At the pres­ent
writing, the delay has been prac­tically
overcome and the big Christ­mas
trade is not being seriously inter­fered
with.
BATTALION INSPECTED.
Large Attendance of Spectators Witnessed the
Annual Affair.
Basket Ball.
The St. Joseph's T. A. B. team and
the Stamford High School team played
basket ball in Music hall last evening.
The visiting team won by a score of 10
to 5. Dancing followed the game and
was kept at ball speed until a late hour.
BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 22.—The annual
muster and inspection of the local
battalion took place last evening in the
armory in the presence of a good at­tendance
of spectators. Brig.:Gen.
Russell Frost, of Norwalk, was in­specting
officer, while Major W. H.
Marigold acted the part of mustering
officer.
Prior to the inspection a review df
the battalion took place. Companies
B. and E, Hospital corps and. Fourth
section, Machine Gun battery, headed
by the band, passed io review before
Gen. Frost, Major Marigold and Major
Merritt F. White and Lieut. S. P. Cro-nan,
battalion adjutant. At the con­clusion
of the review the Machine Gun
section left* the floor and entered their
own quarters.
The remainder of the battalion was
then inspected. Captain William
Houlihan was in command of Co. B,
with Lieut. Shelton and Halligan. In
command of Co. E was Capt. J. J. Hur­ley
with Lieuts. E. J. Joy and John
Scanlon. The Signal corps was indi­vidually
inspected at 8:45. The bat­talion
made a satisfactory showing.
May Ask Warden to Resign.
Some of the members of the state
board of prison directors are arranging
to have Warden Woodbridge step down
and cut owing to his son's defalcation
and tbe warden's conduct in reference
thereto. It is charged that the warden
knew of the embezzlement three months
previous to informing! the directors.
The Gazette Wonders. '• "
What Santa Claus will put in the
reporter's stockings.
If the weather clerk ought not to be
killed for sending this weather.
Why Col. Saunders don't build an
ice boat and challenge "Eph" Merritt
to a race.
If Tom and Jerry will have their
usual mix-up on Christmas.
When this fog will lift.
If "Wash" Ferris has buried his
winter suit.
Oyster Ground Designated.
NEW HAVEN, Dec. 22.—Clerk Mat-'
thewson of the Fish commission yester­day
sent out notifications that the deeds
for oyster grounds, applied for by the
Bridgeport and Milford syndicate, are
ready to be issued. These deeds include
about 3,500 acres of ground and the
designated was voted Tuesday by the
shell fish commission.
The syndicate promises to be the
largest, in the state for the control of
oyster ground.
Within Reach of All.
The Boston Store windows are a
source of much attraction to young and
old, and it would be a very much be­fogged
mind that would call it a prob­lem
to select a present for an Irish,
Welsh, Scotch, German, French, Ital-ion,
Hungarian or Fejee Island friend.
There is everything conceivable for a
present and at prices that place them
within the reach of all who reach for
them.
Home Friday.
Judge H. W. Gregory and Clarence
Osborn are in New Orleans en route
from San Francisco. They expect to
reach home Friday night.
The Home of
ST. NICHOLAS! .. T ZEE IE . .
iThe Home of
SANTA CLAUS
THE BIG STORE OF FAIRFIELD CO.
THE LAST WEEK BEFORE XMAS
i St Present, and Present, j 3rd Present, 4th Present, resent
Black Satin Pair J Sewing Toil= a
Peau de Soie Wool Blan­Machine,
et Handsome
Dress Pattern kets. j Warranted. | Set. Sled.
6th Present, 7 th Present, 8 th Present, 9th Present, 10th Present,
Pair of Beau= Silk Traveling a Ladies'
tiful Por= Um= Dressing Handsome Mack=
tier Curtains. brella. Case. Doll. intosh.
6 _ ANY OF THE TEN PRESENTS CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ANYTHING ELSE IN
THE STORE OF THE SAME VALUE.
THE BIG STORE IN GALA ATTIRE
" An Inviting {Sight to See." Christmas shopping no longer a bother, but a pleasure.
Look at our White Chapel in the window made of Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs look
at the grfa'e t display of Sleds, Wagons and Doll Carriages, gaze on the Star of Bethlehem
Pendant, from the Architectural Festoons of Laurel, all proclaiming a MERRY CHRIST­MAS
FOR EVERYBODY; and then remember the Boston Store is the great factor in
triMking many have a Merry Christmas.
JACKETS.
There are a
great many
ladies going to
make them­selves
a
j Christmas
| present of a
I Jacket. We
received 54
Jackets this
week that we
have sold the
same kind for
$10.00 this lot
will go at $7.5,0
L2 50 & $13.50 Jackets for $10.00.
BOOKS
By the thousand. All books fit to
read—13c. 17«i. 25c and 50c. Some title*
elsewhere, 25c, 39c, 50c and $1.00.
China Cups and Saucers
Bv the thousand. 10c to $1.50.
— Babies' Coats.
While eiifhrner?. lined, 98c to $3.00.
Wliite eiderdown, $1.50 to $4.50.
Children Jackets
For Christmas
presents.
100 Jackets, $1.50.
85 Jackets, $1.98.
{ 75 Jackets, $2.50.
Up to $5.00.
Presents For Men.
A nice umbrella.
A uatty necktie.
A pair of good gloves.
A suit of our wool underwear.
1 doz. white shirts.
•j doz. cuffs and collars.
2 night shirts, etc.
Collarettes and Scarfs.
^This winter will be a long, cold one.
You will need H neck warmer.
Fur scarfs. $1.25 and $5.00. '
Collarettes, $2.>25 to $16 00. —'
Our China Department
Is worth making a visit to. Every­thing
first class. "Bric-a-brac, lamps,
dinner sets, toilet seis, cups and sau­cers,
etc.
DOLLS
By the hundred.
Wide awake dolls, sleeping dolls,
dressed dolls, undressed dolls, kid dolls,
jointed dolls, 10c to $3.00.
GAMES.
Connette the new and best game, the
fifty cent size 39c.
Old Maid, Peter Coddle. Twiddle
W inks, Card Games and all kinds of
games.
WBAPPERS
Make good presents nice house wrap­per
made of eiderdown $2.25;fianuelette
98c, $1.25, $1.98.
• Sleds, Wagons and Doll
Carriages.
Sleds. 25c to $2.98. .
Wagons, 10c to $2 98.
Doll carriages, 25c to $2.50. '
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GLOVES
Always acceptable. Wev carry only
first class kid gloves, of only the best
makers. Ladies' and gent 1 e'
gloves at 25 per cent, lower than N. Y.
houses ask for the same gloves. »
g&r SAVE YOUR DUPLICATE CHECKS AND WIN A PRESENT!
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